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Bruce Gorrill, president of Ontario Society for Autistic Children, swings his own autistic son, John, 12
Bruce Gorrill, president of Ontario Society for Autistic Children, swings his own autistic son, John, 12

Bruce Gorrill, president of Ontario Society for Autistic Children, swings his own autistic son, John, 12

Date5/29/1974
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  • Bruce Gorrill, president of Ontario Society for Autistic Children, swings his own autistic son, John, 12
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0127828F
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